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There are four steps that first time apartment building investors need to consider before making their first purchase. When you look at all that is involved in buying an apartment building, it can be a little overwhelming for first time investors. To make it easier just follow these four steps.

The first step that any investor should do is get an education so that you will understand just exactly what they are getting into and be prepared for a challenge that may just come up. This means that you should read as many books on the subject as possible and learn how to do simple financial analysis and the technology that is involved in this endeavor. You should also try to meet and talk with other commercial property investors and owners to get their insights.

The next step is to locate a qualified commercial Realtor, which is one that deals specifically in commercial real estate. This step is necessary because some sellers do not actively list property. It is also advisable to have a commercial Realtor make the first actual offer. You may also want to select a property management company.

The third step is to start comparing the various apartment building properties and not buy the first one that you see. You need to make sure that you investment will generate a good profitable return.

The fourth step is to find the financing for your apartment building once you have found the one that you want. Now some expert investors will get a pre-approved loan, which a novice can also do. There are many different types of financing that you can look at such as the traditional bank financing, and owner financing